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High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz

In December 2011,I wrote that High Fidelity cables led by cable designer Rick Schultz was putting together a new cable.The cable came to market as CT-1.The CT-1 has FINALLY made it into my system!I had obtained a version of the prototype that Rick had been working on.It blew my previous reference Genesis by Virtual Dynamics.I thought I had finally found my end with this cable.This prototype delivered to my ears "Nirvana".Could I be at the end of my quest for the ultimate sound?
No. I received two pairs of CT-1 to replace my prototypes.They went into the system this past Friday.Unable to dedicate time until Sunday listening,I stole a few moments,ducking away from company with anticipation.My guest could tell even with the music set for"ambiance"something was intriguing and I was in for a treat!
The experience:
First off,CT-1 was very user friendly.Installation was simple;the cable is very nice and light.The female RCA fit beautifully unlike any I had found in other cable.It was secure and reliable.It seemed much thought was dedicated to developing a designer fit to an aesthetically stunning RCA connector.Install entailed a few wiggles to ensure what seemed like a compression fit on my RCA.
It was 2-3 hrs. for the 1st step of break in to be complete.At that point I had something different!Today,although they only have 10-12 hrs. on them,I can`t put into words how much my system has transformed.Believe me,I loved my prototypes.However....there is simply no comparision.
The clarity and sound is so natural.
The soundstage is like nothing I ever heard.Resoulution is breathtaking and inner detail is simply hard to believe possible.
The sound has transended and now it simply does not seem as thought I have speakers.
My system is musicians playing music.
I am told with time they will improve and I trust that as it was revealed with the prototypes.I wanted to share my thoughts with you that now.
Unequivocally,a testament to High Fidelity,as the name declares.
High Fidelity Cables for me,the last word on it,after 12 hours!
Truly Amazing

Al
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justubes2
203 posts
 
Hi Rlawry,

Funny, maybe adding the the 5th gave me  exactly what you described, no further unreal improvements you described when new and it mellows out , to me seems more natural and starts to sound more relaxed. Eitherway, it does sound good too, but not certain which sound I prefer. It probably tend toward the exiciting sound character you describe when they are first inserted.

Guess I have to let them run more and see what happens to the sound.

So does the improvements continue after run in at the same incremetal rate as the 1st few mc0.5s added. 

The URH rrp is wow high!

My cables are around the plain U, but got at a good discount, so they should still be very decent.  so on the fence of even trying, the top models might be too high unless I could be certain thay made such a tremendous unreal improvement and had a chance to compare with the likes of other mega priced cable before considering the investment.


justubes2
203 posts
 
Ozzy,  

I recall reading the xlr adaptors are in the works. Guessing it might be too tight a fit for the magnets in a xlr plug for production.

A speaker adaptor is to be release soon, it seems?

My concern is that a generic or non exotic xlr when in the signal chain, may add undesirable side effects from the benefits of the magnets.


68pete
1,004 posts
 
Rick and crew are right on top of it. My 6  MC O.5 arrived today. So  i plugged 2 of them into the unused outlets of my Hemisphere.  A
 fair amount of increase in base right out of the case. Not bloated or in your  face base. Very tight and natural sounding. It got better across the board just richer sounding  but base was most noticeable. The other 4  MC O.5 i will add a little later Monday or Tuesday. I need to go by some splinter or cheater plugs to add them to my dedicated line and the other line i use that is not dedicated. If they sound as good as i hope(i think they will) i will purchase 4 more  to add to the back of my PSaudio P10. But that may not happen until next month.
Enjoy Pete

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acman3
4,275 posts
 
John, Did your freezer work better with the MC-0.5? Did it sound better?

 I am sure Rick is always looking for another market.
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